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4th Fridays returns to Water Street Market
Now in its second year, 4th Fridays is a seasonal monthly community event at Water Street Market, brought to you by Denizen Theatre, Water Street Market Business Association and Wallkill Valley Land Trust. 4th Fridays at Water Street Market brings people together to enjoy food, drinks and entertainment from local...
Nicholle Hoke Guilty In Deadly Newburgh DWI Crash
Nicholle Hoke, age 45, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in Orange County Court on Wednesday, April 24. Orange County prosecutors said Hoke, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was leaving an Ulster County bar in New Paltz on the night of June 24, 2023, when she crashed into another car on Route 9W in Newburgh at around 10 p.m.
Morning rush wreck stalls Poughkeepsie traffic
POUGHKEEPSIE – A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Innis Avenue and Maple Street (westbound arterial) in Poughkeepsie caused significant traffic delays on Thursday morning. The accident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. A minivan traveling south on Innis Avenue, according to one witness, attempted to make a right on...
New Paltz supervisor asks committee to keep the public informed about expanding affordable housing options
The most important job that members of the Town of New Paltz’s Housing-smart Committee has is to make sure town residents aren’t surprised by any of their suggestions. That interpretation by Neil Bettez is based on the understanding that change is hard for most, and that it takes time to get comfortable with new ideas.
Fire rips through town apartments (VIDEO)
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – The Arlington Fire Department, assisted by firefighters from the Town and City of Poughkeepsie battled a two-alarm fire on Thursday morning just after 7:30 a.m. Firefighters, supported by Empress EMS, responded to the call at Manchester Garden Apartments just as many of the residents were...
Newly opened Windfall Farms Community Market is likely to become the second cannabis dispensary in New Paltz
Perhaps fittingly, what is likely to be the second cannabis dispensary in New Paltz, is setting up shop in the former location of the Groovy Blueberry. Lisa Barone and Michael Nelson, the owners of the Herbal Confectionery came before the Village of New Paltz Planning Board earlier this month to discuss their plans for a dispensary at 3 Water Street, possibly opening in mid-June. Barone and Nelson already opened Windfall Farms Community Market, a non-cannabis community farm store, at the same location on Friday, April 19.
Late criticism of spending $37,000 for weekend retreat “unfair” says Newburgh mayor
NEWBURGH – Mayor Torrance Harvey told Wednesday’s night’s session of the Newburgh City Council that while the $37,000 professional retreat for the city council last weekend was extremely educational, the late day criticism by some in the community was inappropriate. Harvey did acknowledge the council would do...
New York Target Stores Removing Long-Selling Items From Shelves?
Shoppers in Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Newburgh and Kingston may no longer be able to purchase a long list of items at Target. Reports say that changing trends and shopping habits are forcing Target to make the difficult decision to stop offering hundreds of items at its stores, forcing customers to go elsewhere.
Ronald Rayher's $1.5M bail upheld in T.J. Green death, evidence tampering case
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — In an orange jacket and green jumpsuit, 69-year-old Ronald Rahyer's request for a lowered bail was denied. Rayher's bail will remain at $1.5 million he's being charged with the death of Thomas Krider commonly known as T.J. Green and tampering with evidence. Krider was...
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